C.O. cold blast danger prompts safety advice

The National Weather Service reports that bitterly cold air along with any sustained winds will produce dangerously low wind chill temperatures of below zero Friday night through Sunday morning over much of the High Desert.

People should dress appropriately in layered clothing and cover any exposed skin to prevent frost bite.

Frost bite and hypothermia can occur in less than 30 minute. Pets and livestock need a warm dry shelter and access to food and fresh unfrozen water.

Public Health Emergency Preparedness of Central Oregon has these tips and advice:

What to do during a winter storm:

Keep posted on weather conditions.

Listen to local media sources or your NOAA weather radio.

Prepare for isolation at home.

Keep an emergency kit on hand. Use lights for heat if the furnace goes out.

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